Teofila Gonzalez

NEW BEDFORD — Teofila (Sud) Gonzalez, 77, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gregorio "Pilo" Gonzalez.

NEW BEDFORD — Teofila (Sud) Gonzalez, 77, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gregorio "Pilo" Gonzalez.

Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Benito and Agustina (Valentin) Sud, she had resided in New Bedford for the past 42 years.

Mrs. Gonzalez was a proud mother who loved raising her children throughout the years. She enjoyed drawing, embroidery, writing poems and reading the Bible.

Survivors include her sons, Edwin Gonzalez of Florida, Francisco Gonzalez of Fall River, Ivan, Sergio, Gregorio Jr., and Cesar Gonzalez, all of New Bedford; daughters, Milagros Belliveau, Maribel Da Silva and Aurora Gonzalez, all of New Bedford; a sister, Monserrate Rodriguez of New Bedford; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Virgilio and Rene Gonzalez; and sister of the late Hilda Sud, Celia Rodriguez, Francisca Gonzalez and Francisca Caban.

Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 10am in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd. Visiting hours on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Burial in Rural Cemetery.